Do you set the hook when swinging streamers and wet flies?
Feb 13, 2022 09:35:23 #
I’ve heard some say that you absolutely cannot set the hook swinging flies, that it will only pull the fly away from the fish, that you should let the fish chew on it for around 15 seconds and slowly lift just to get tension on the fish. Doesn’t make too much sense to me, I’ve never had a fish hold onto a fly for 15 seconds this just doesn’t make much sense to me.
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by AccordOil125
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by AccordOil125
Feb 13, 2022 10:02:45 #
Not an advanced fly fisherman but have been told to not “set”the hook but raise the rod tip as if you are going to make another cast. This will set the hook and if you miss you will be lining up your next cast. Additionally, if you miss with “set” you might catch the freshman or tree behind you.
Feb 13, 2022 11:06:50 #
Wolf Bay wrote:
Not an advanced fly fisherman but have been told to not “set”the hook but raise the rod tip as if you are going to make another cast. This will set the hook and if you miss you will be lining up your next cast. Additionally, if you miss with “set” you might catch the freshman or tree behind you.
I always just raise the rod, like setting a circle hook, when using any fly, nymphs, drys, streamers & strippers. And I don't mean naked ladies.
Feb 14, 2022 07:16:26 #
I've never had to worry about it. When I hook a trout sweeping a fly, seems like they grab and go and that takes care of that.
Feb 14, 2022 16:34:33 #
Jim Kay
Loc: Franklin, Virginia
Sweeping the rod tipup instead of a jerk is sufficient to set the hook The long fly rod does the work.
Feb 14, 2022 16:35:38 #
rickybrock
Loc: Dalton Georgia
I miss this old gag ! After all stripper's are just young girls working there way through college , RIGHT . Keep up the good work and make this old man smile ever now and then , I need it .
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